Only in America: Fighting for bigger booths
An overweight man sues White Castle because he can't fit in its booths — and more in our collection of strange revelations about the nation
A 290-pound man is suing his local White Castle because he was unable to fit in the restaurant's booths. Martin Kessman claims that the restaurant is in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act and is discriminating against his size. "I'm not humongous, but I'm a big guy," Kessman said.
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